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John Giannuzzi

Title: Senior Associate

Company: Cushman & Wakefield

Location: Melville, NY

Education: BA in Business Management, Hofstra University (2019)

Career History: Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Senior Associate, National Industrial Practice Group, Cushman & Wakefield (2019-Present); Junior Funding Specialist, Money Works Direct (2016-Present); Cashier, Urban Outfitters (2013-2015); Manager, La Pizzetta, East Norwich, NY (2013); Cashier, ShopRite Supermarkets (2010-2013)

John Giannuzzi, Senior Associate at Cushman & Wakefield, has been recognized as a Marquis Emerging Leader for their contributions and achievements in the field of real estate.

A licensed real estate salesperson and senior associate, Mr. Giannuzzi has served within the National Industrial Practice Group at Cushman & Wakefield, one of the largest commercial real estate services firms in the world, since 2019. The firm offers logistics and industrial services for a wide variety of clients, from investors to owners, and in many areas of expertise. Through hard work and dedication, he is proud to have been able to establish himself in the fast-paced, challenging, and diverse industry—which has required lots of learning, growing, and performing well.

In conjunction with his appointment at Cushman & Wakefield, Mr. Giannuzzi has served as a junior funding specialist at Money Works Direct, a New York-based financial institution that helps with credit, loans, and leasing, among other options, since 2016. He previously worked his way up to this role through jobs at ShopRite, La Pizzetta, and Urban Outfitters while also studying at Hofstra University, from which he ultimately earned a Bachelor of Arts in business management in 2019.

In 2021, Mr. Giannuzzi was recognized with a Rising Star Award by the Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of Long Island, as a testament to his excellence and commitment within the field of real estate. Still, he strives to keep growing and become a better version of himself, both in real estate and out of it, wanting to advance to a different and higher standard in his job and life in general. Looking toward the future, he would like to own property and become a landlord, utilizing the firsthand skills and knowledge he has accrued in his career to effectively serve in this capacity. A devoted and proud member of the Long Island Brokers Society and Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of Long Island, he attributes much of his success to his many mentors, including Fuzarone, Miguel Napoli, and Thomas De Luca, all of whom taught him how to canvas properties.

In his spare time, Mr. Giannuzzi enjoys cooking, playing golf, and reading.

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Joshua D. Holt

Title: Broker Associate

Company: Keller Williams Realty

Location: Madison, WI

Education: Associate’s Degree in Marketing, Chippewa Valley Technical College (2002)

Career: Broker Associate, Keller Williams Realty (2016-Present)

Joshua D. Holt, Broker Associate at Keller Williams Realty, has been recognized as a Marquis Emerging Leader for their contributions and achievements in the field of real estate.

Guided by his ability to excel in any venture he puts his mind to and holding onto strong values, Mr. Holt’s professional journey has been one of variety, impact, and success. Upon graduating from high school, he joined the US Army Reserve, where he served as a private first class from 1998 to 2003—during which time he also obtained an associate’s degree in marketing from Chippewa Valley Technical College in Wisconsin. In 2005, he became the manager at Finish Line, a retail store that—under his leadership—was recognized as being “#1 in the Midwest region in accessory sales percentage through tenure” and subsequently became a sales and management specialist for American TV from 2006 to 2008. In this role, he earned recognition for his performance and spearheaded the closing of more than $2 million in sales. Between 2008 and 2016, he advanced from manager to senior manager of sales operations at West Corporation in partnership with American Express, and then briefly acted as a relationship manager at Heartland Payment Systems—working to build connections and cash flow and marketing solutions to businesses while finding new clients.

Over the course of his prolific career, Mr. Holt always held an interest in real estate and thought about eventually earning a license to pursue it seriously. His entry into the industry occurred as an inside sales agent within a team at Keller Williams Realty in Madison. From there, he moved into a Realtor® role where he directly helped folks purchase homes throughout the area.

Since 2018, Mr. Holt has been the owner of the Holt Real Estate Team within Keller Williams Realty, serving his community as a full-service broker associate and as a Realtor® . Equipped with a Wisconsin broker’s license, a designation as an Accredited Buyer’s Representative, and a Commitment to Excellence endorsement, he strives to help people find their dream homes or sell and invest; lead his team toward success by instilling a strong mission, vision, and values; and educate, coach, and mentor other agents at different levels so they can grow their businesses.

Within the next several years, Mr. Holt hopes to expand his role as a Keller Williams trainer and continue going above and beyond for his clients.  As a testament to his integrity, he was honored among the “40 Under 40” in 2021 by In Business Magazine. When he is not working, he enjoys traveling, cooking, baking with his daughter, and spending quality time with his family.

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Pablo Diaz Guerrero

Title: Owner

Company: D’Fine Logistic Services LLC

Location: Columbus, GA

Education: PhD Coursework;

MBA, University of Phoenix;

BS, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University;

AS, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University;

Career History: Owner, D’Fine Logistic Services LLC;

With, Pratt & Whitney (7 years);

Pablo Diaz Guerrero, Owner of D’Fine Logistic Services LLC, has been recognized as a Marquis Emerging Leader for their contributions and achievements in the field of logistics and real estate.

Mr. Guerrero attributes his success to good-hearted people who saw potential in him — from the neighborhood drug dealer in Brooklyn who didn’t sell him any drugs because he know he was going to be something someday, to the African-American man from the U.S. Air Force who taught him to prepare for the future and helped him start saving up $50 every paycheck, and his father who encouraged him to continue studying. He considers these influences and all the good people he has met in life as the reason why he wants to give back to more people by sharing his knowledge and providing employment opportunities.

Mr. Guerrero served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years and retired with the ranking of Master Sergeant. He earned his airplane mechanic license certification when he was 18 and decided to enlist in service. He was also encouraged by the fact that one can start receiving a pension after 20 years of service in the military. Throughout his career, he earned an Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He later received an MBA from the University of Phoenix and ventured into PhD coursework.

During his time with his previous employer, Mr. Guerrero witnessed a lot of people not being able to get a job at the company because they lacked qualifications. He decided to start a cleaning company to help provide employment to those who need it. His cleaning company is now the third-largest business of its kind in Columbus, GA. Mr. Guerrero’s business, D’Fine Logistics, is a delivery contractor for Amazon. They are now the largest fleet of couriers in the Charlotte area. They have 45 vehicles delivering about 5,500 packages every week. Furthermore, he enjoys coaching people who would like to know more about real estate, buying houses and flipping houses — free of charge.

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Pamela C. Benda

Title: Licensed Realtor

Company: eXp Realty

Location: Napterville, IL

Education: BS in Finance and Economics (1985)

Career History: Realtor, eXp Realty, IL (2018-Present);

Realtor, Keller Williams Realty (2017-2018);

Realtor, Charles Rutenberg Realty (2010-2017)

With, Home Builders (1990-2007);

Loan Officer (1987-1990);

Mergers and Acquisitions (1985-1986)

Pamela Benda, Licensed Realtor at eXp Realty, has been recognized as a Marquis Emerging Leader for their contributions and achievements in the field of real estate.

Ms. Benda became involved in the real estate industry by accident. She would not have considered going into the field if she had not helped her friend who was about to quit real estate because she could not keep up with the technology. After assisting her and her team, she realized that she could actually do the job and decided to join their team.

Looking back to her previous jobs, she felt that all the positions she held were involved in real estate and led her to become a strong Realtor. Supporting her career change to a Realtor, Ms. Benda originally earned a Bachelor of Science in finance and economics in 1985. During her career, she has worked in mergers and acquisitions, with home loans, and with home builders for 18 years, providing a wealth of experience that gives her a very broad understanding of the industry. Since earning her real estate license in 2010, she has been a Realtor with Charles Rutenberg Realty and Keller Williams Realty before joining eXp Realty in 2018. Ms. Benda specializes in assisting both home buyers and sellers.

Ms. Benda’s most notable achievement in her career is being able to read people, figure out what her clients’ needs are, and try to meet those needs. Additionally, she has also taught Sunday school to two to three-year-old children for about 33 years. That, for her along with helping to raise 5 kids, is her greatest accomplishment way beyond real estate. She has maintained professional affiliation with the National Association of Realtors and Mainstreet Organization of Realtors. In the next five years, she still sees herself selling real estate because she has never loved a job as much as she loves being a Realtor.

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Kathleen Sitek

Title: Realtor

Company: BHHS New England Properties

Location: Vernon, CT

Career History: Realtor, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) New England Properties

Kathleen Sitek, Realtor at BHHS New England Properties, has been recognized as a Marquis Emerging Leader for their contributions and achievements in the field of real estate.

Ms. Sitek became involved in her profession because when her family moved to Connecticut in 1977, and she witnessed her parents working with a realtor to find their home. After observing the process, she became interested in the realtor’s job and thought that it would be a good job pathway for her. After starting her own family and working several professional jobs, she returned to her interest in real estate, became licensed, and has provided her skills and expertise in finding clients’ homes with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) for more than 23 years. She was interviewed by Candace Adams and trained by Floyd Wickman.

Within her first year, Ms. Sitek became number one and has maintained this streak for nearly the entirety of her career. In the time that she did not reach that standard, she had suffered the tragic loss of one of her children. Though a difficult time in her life, she still remained passionate about helping her clients. She considers real estate to have been a lifeline for her in many ways. As a single mother, she was able to put her children through college and make a better life for them. In addition to being among the top 1% real estate agents nationwide, Ms. Sitek has also received the 5 Star Real Estate Agent Award (2011-2017, 2019-2021), the Chairman Circle Platinum Award and the Legend Award.

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Jansen Klefeker

Title: Realtor

Company: Rogers Healy and Associates

Location: Dallas, TX

Career History: Realtor, Rogers Healy and Associates, 2017-Present;

Director of Sales and Marketing, Bridge Creek Shores Contract, 2019-Present

Jansen Klefeker, Realtor at Rogers Healy and Associations, has been recognized as a Marquis Emerging Leader for their contributions and achievements in the field of real estate.

Though he only started in real estate in 2017, Mr. Klefeker has already garnered attention for his work. In 2019, he was recognized as Rookie of the Year at his firm, and in 2020, was honored among the Best Real Estate Agents in D Magazine. In addition to his work finding his clients their dream homes with Rogers Healey and Associates, he has served as the Director of Sales and Marketing for Bridge Creek Shores Contract since 2019. Mr. Klefeker attributes his success to Rogers Healy and Associates and to a growth mindset. He is a team leader of the J. Klefeker Real Estate Group and manages six real estate agents that specialize in luxury builder representation for new home sales and buyer representation for home purchases.

Thus far, Mr. Klefeker’s most notable achievement has been his work branding an entire lakefront luxury community development in 2019. That year, he was able to sell all but two units, and eventually sold the remaining properties during the pandemic. In 2020, his average price point was $335,000, which was above the average medium. In 2021, he doubled his volume from the previous year and has done 60% of the transactions. In just that year, he has increased his average home price to under a million dollars. Looking toward the future, Mr. Klefeker endeavors to achieve a $30 million transaction. He would like to maintain a home-work balance and become known as an individual who wants to take care of people in the community.

Mr. Klefeker became involved in real estate through his work with luxury products. Prior to earning his license, he worked as a sommelier. He highly enjoyed this work but found through the years he wanted to build a lifestyle better suited to his family. Through meeting people and making connections, he discovered that real estate would be an ideal fit. To aid in his growth, he maintains professional affiliation with the National Association of REALTORS, The Dervish Club in Dallas, TX, and the Dallas Athletic Club.

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Curt Gasper

Title: Team Leader

Company: Coldwell Banker Hearthside

Location: Huntingdon Valley, PA

Career History: Team Leader, Coldwell Banker Hearthside (1993-present);

Driving Instructor

Curt Gasper, Team Leader of Coldwell Banker Hearthside has been recognized as a Marquis Emerging Leader for their contributions and achievements in the field of real estate.

Mr. Gasper has been a dedicated real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Hearthside since 1993. In this time, he has earned a number of achievements that speak to his customer service. He became involved in the industry at the age of 38, and his hard work has been evidenced by being recognized as the Top Selling Agent in Philadelphia. He credits his ability being a people person.

Prior to becoming a realtor, Mr. Gasper worked as a driving instructor at a service company. While doing this, he set his sights on working in sales as he knew his hard work would result in making good money. Mr. Gasper has been recognized for his work as a Top Selling Agent with the Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors, as a Top Agent in the East Coast by Coldwell Banker Hearthside, and on three occasions among the Top 100 by Realtor Magazine.

On top of his work, Mr. Gasper is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the former president of the Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors and was involved with the Ocean City Board of Realtors in New Jersey. He actively donates to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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Tonya Klingaman

Tonya Klingaman

Tonya KlingamanTitle: Broker/Owner/Realtor

Company: EXIT Realty – Mitchell

Location: Mitchell, SD

Education: MS, Secondary Education and Teaching, Dakota Wesleyan University, 2008;

Bachelor’s degree, General Biology, Dakota Wesleyan University, 2006;

Associate’s degree, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician, Mitchell Technical Institute, 1996;

Diploma, General Studies, Mitchell High School

Career History: Real estate broker, owner, EXIT Realty – Mitchell, South Dakota, 2020-present;

Real estate broker, EXIT Realty – Great Plains, Mitchell, South Dakota, 2019-2020;

Broker Associate, Realtor, Mitchell Realty, LLC, Mitchell, South Dakota, 2014-2019;

Adjunct Professor, Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, South Dakota, 2011-2015;

Adjunct Professor, Northern State University, Huron, Northern State University, South Dakota, 21/2014-5/2014;

Secondary Science Teacher, Mount Vernon School District, Mount Vernon, South Dakota, 2009-2014;

Adjunct Professor, Colorado Technical University, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area, 2011-2013;

Paraeducator, Mitchell School District 17-2, Mitchell, South Dakota, 2006-2008;

Medical Laboratory Technician, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 2003-2004;

Medical Laboratory Technician, Avera Queen of Peace Health Services, Mitchell, South Dakota, 1995-2002

Tonya Klingman, Broker/Owner/Realtor at EXIT Realty – Mitchell, has been recognized as a Marquis Emerging Leader for their contributions and achievements in the field of real estate.

Ms. Klingaman was introduced to real estate by her husband, who worked in real estate. Combining this interest with her desire to become an entrepreneur, she has made her dreams come true through hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Prior to real estate, she served as a medical laboratory technician for the Avera Queen of Peach Health Services, the Avera McKenna Hospital & University Health Center, and as a paraeducator for the Mitchell School District. Between 2009 and 2015, Ms. Klingaman taught as an adjunct professor at Colorado Technical University, as a secondary science teacher at Mount Vernon School District, and as an adjunct professor at Northern State University and Dakota Wesleyan University. Her foray into real estate began in 2014 when she became a broker associate and realtor at Mitchell Realty, LLC.

In 2019, Ms. Klingaman joined EXIT Realty as a real estate broker, and since 2020 has been the owner of EXIT Realty – Mitchell. In this venture, she serves South Dakota and is on par to become one of the largest real estate providers in the state. She manages her team of five realtors and does all the bookwork and other day-to-day operations of the business. She holds a number of certifications and credentials in the real estate field and in her previous careers including; Real Estate Broker, Broker of Rec, Off, Partnership & Corp., South Dakota Real Estate Commission, 2019-2021; Medical Laboratory Technician, American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), 1996; General Biology coursework, South Dakota State University, 1993; Broker Associate, Real Estate, ProEd.

Ms. Klingaman has been supported in her endeavors by her academic background. After graduating from Mitchell High School she received an associate’s degree from Mitchell Technical Institute. She later earned a bachelor’s degree in general biology from Dakota Wesleyan University in 2006, and a Master of Science in secondary education and teaching from the institution in 2008. Ms. Klingaman also remains committed to her community and is involved as the Financial Chair of Mission Task Force of the Resurrection Lutheran Church, as a member of the Business Improvement District (BID) Board for Mitchell Main Street & Beyond, as a Board member, James Valley Community Center, and on the Safehouse Board for Battered Women and Children.

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Lakina Fulks

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Title: Realtor

Company: Lakina the Realtor

Location: Lake Orion, MI

Education: Master of Arts in Social Justice, Marygrove College; Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marygrove College

Career History: Realtor, Metro Detroit Area, Michigan (2010-Present)

Lakina Fulks, Realtor, has been recognized as a Marquis Emerging Leader for their contributions and achievements in the field of real estate.

Ms. Fulks began her career as a bookkeeper for a property management company, but was asked to help with showing some properties. Her talents were noticed, and she was encouraged to get involved in real estate. Not long after, she received a Real Estate and Negotiation Expert Certification and Seller Representative Specialist Designation from the Real Estate Business Institute. In 2010, she began connecting her clients with their dreams properties across the metro Detroit, MI area.

In addition to her work in real estate, Ms. Fulks serves as the Vice President of the Lost and Found Christian Association and is the founder of The Treasure Within, which is a girl’s empowerment group. She maintains professional affiliation with the Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors, The Women’s Council of Realtor’s Birmingham and Bloomfield, the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Professional Women.

Ms. Fulks is an accomplished writer and has published such books as, “Why… A young girls search for the truth” in 2019, “A Buyers Guide to Buying a Home,” “Dreamer on the Rise,” and “A Sellers Guide To Selling Your Home Fast.” She has been featured in K.I.S.H. MAGAZINE. She has also been recognized with a nomination for “Hidden Gem of Detroit.” She earned a Master of Arts in social and a bachelor’s degree in business from Marygrove College.

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Valerie Harvey, CIPS®, GLHMS®

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Title: Real Estate Advisor

Company: Coldwell Banker

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Education: BS, Finance and Entrepreneurial Studies, 1987

Career History: Real Estate Advisor, Coldwell Banker, 2017-present;

Director of Business Development & Agency Leader, The Worth Collection, Ltd., 2013-2014;

Agency Leader, W By Worth, 2011-2013;

Business Development Executive, Vacation Storebuilder, 2010-2011

Vice President, Merrill Lynch, 2001-2003;

Founder & President, BodySlim, Inc., 1998-2001;

Managing Director, Karam Group, 1993-1997;

Marketing Director, Merrill Lynch Bank (Suisse) S.A., Merrill Lynch, 1991-1993;

ICMA Product Manager, Merrill Lynch, 1989-1990;

Product Manager Merrill Lynch Int’l Bank (NYC), Merrill Lynch, 1988-1989

Valerie Harvey, CIPS®, GLHMS®, Real Estate Advisor at Coldwell Banker, has been recognized as a Marquis Emerging Leader for their contributions and achievements in the field of real estate.

Ms. Harvey became involved in her profession because she wanted to be in an industry of service and she had always been motivated to help others. For her, real estate was a perfect fit because she is able to make her clients wishes come true by finding them their dream homes. She has served as a real estate advisor for Coldwell Banker since 2017, and brings to this position decades of experience in managerial and executive roles. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker, Ms. Harvey served as the Director of Business Development and Agency Leader for The Worth Collection.

In 2017, Ms. Harvey became a Licensed Sales Associate through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. In the years that she has been in real estate, she has been ranked among the top 25% of realtors. She has also been recognized as the Volunteer of the Year by the Junior League of Miami. In addition to these accomplishments, Ms. Harvey considers her most notable achievements to be nurturing relationships, getting repeat business from past clients, and growing exponentially. When someone tells her she is good at what she does she feels that is her greatest reward.

In five years, Ms. Harvey endeavors to grow her team, while recruiting and nurturing agents to become successful and grow the business. She wants to entice one of her children to work for her, so that there would be continuity with her legacy. She is an expert in selling residential real estate and waterfront homes and hopes that inspires her children to go after what they want in life. To remain abreast of her field, Ms. Harvey maintains affiliation with the National Association of Realtors, the Florida Association Of Realtors, and the Fort Lauderdale Board of Realtors.